VDE Alligator water pump pliers dip-insulated, pipes up to Ø 50 mm, 250 mm - Knipex 88 07 250

Anyone working on pipes and fittings around electrical installations needs tested insulation on the handle. The Alligator 88 07 250 is dip-insulated and VDE tested to DIN EN 60900 and IEC 60900, and it grips pipes up to Ø 50 mm as well as nuts up to 46 mm across flats.

Benefits

• Dip-insulated handles, VDE tested to the standards for live working up to 1000 V AC.
• Nine notched steps give around 30 % more gripping capacity than conventional water pump pliers of the same length.
• Self-clamping on pipes and nuts, no slipping on the workpiece and effortless working.
• Gripping surfaces with special hardened teeth of approx. 61 HRC, for a lasting secure grip at high wear resistance.
• Box-joint design with double guide for high stability under load.
• Robust construction, insensitive to dirt, plus a pinch guard against crushing injuries.

Areas of use

Electrical installation, switchgear and distribution board assembly, maintenance at meter panels and technical plant. Dip insulation is the slim alternative to multi-component grips when the handle has to stay close to the original profile.

Standards and conformity

The pliers are built to DIN ISO 8976, the handle insulation is VDE tested to DIN EN 60900 and IEC 60900. According to the manufacturer they contain no substances of very high concern under REACH, the RoHS directive does not apply.